Cold War: Truman doctrine and Marshall Aid

Question 1

How much money did the USA provide as a result of the Marshall Plan?

Accepted Answer

$13-17 billion.

Question 2

What did Truman believe Stalin's intentions were in Western Europe?

Accepted Answer

Encourage Communist revolutions in Europe.

Question 3

What was the US policy designed to stop Communism spreading?

Accepted Answer

Containment

Question 4

What was the purpose of the Marshall plan?

Accepted Answer

Reduce the appeal of Communism., Rebuild the damaged economies in Europe.

Question 5

What best describes 'Containment'

Accepted Answer

USA would not invade USSR but would stop Communism spreading

Question 6

What were the main points of the Truman Doctrine?

Accepted Answer

USA would send troops and resources to stop Communism., Communism shouldn' be allowed to spread into Western Europe

Question 7

How many countries accepted the Marshall Plan?

Accepted Answer

16

Question 8

How did Stalin react to the Marshall Plan?

Accepted Answer

Insisted Eastern European countries refuse the help.

Question 9

What was the new policy set up by Truman in 1947?

Accepted Answer

The Truman Doctrine

Question 10

What plan was developed as a result of the Truman Doctrine?

Accepted Answer

The Marshall Plan

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